Experiences on the Côte d'Azur

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Côte d’Azur Event & Festival Calendar 2024

All year round, many interesting and traditional events are held in the cities of the Côte d'Azur. See the overview here.
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Monaco, Nice

Boat trip to Monaco from Nice, Cannes or Mandelieu

With this boat trip to Monaco from Nice, Cannes or Mandelieu, you will have between 5 and 7 hours to discover the glamorous Monaco.
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Monaco

The Japanese Garden in Monaco

In the heart of Monaco, you will find the Japanese Garden, which has been built according to a strict Zen design.
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Nice

Shopping at Carré d’Or in Nice

Shopping in the Carré d'Or in Nice is full of fashion and specialty stores that can satisfy even the most discerning shopper.
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Nice

National Sports Museum in Nice

France's National Sports Museum in Nice offers many exciting opportunities for sports fans and culture buffs.
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Moulinet

Notre-Dame de la Menour chapel with an unbeatable location

The Notre-Dame de la Menour chapel is located in the gorge down to the river Bévéra by the mountain town of Moulinet.
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Roquebrune-sur-Argens

Golf de Roquebrune

Golf de Roquebrune offers excellent golf and beautiful scenery in the Var landscape between the Mediterranean coast and the mountains.
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Pastis Drink – 10 recipes for delicious drinks with pastis

Enjoy a pastis drink and let yourself dream of the sun-drenched streets of Provence with the unmistakable taste of pastis.
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La Turbie, Monaco

La Tête de Chien hike with extraordinary views

La Tête de Chien viewpoint gives you the most spectacular views of the French Riviera and Monaco with Le Rocher, the cliff with the old town.
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Gourdon

Hike to Le Haut Montet Caussols – to the civil aviation radar station

Hike Le Haut Montet Caussols to the Civil Aviation Radar Station is a family-friendly and suitable for a picnic.
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Monaco

Prince’s Palace of Monaco

The Prince’s Palace of Monaco is, today, a symbol of the rich heritage and modern timeliness of the Grimaldi family, a beacon of tradition and luxury in the heart of the French Riviera.
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Cannes

Cannes Fireworks Festival

Every summer in Cannes, in July and August, 6 days are held with a world-class musical fireworks display.
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Villefranche-sur-Mer

The Citadel of Villefranche-sur-Mer

The Citadel of Villefranche-sur-Mer is a bastioned fortress that houses the mayor's office, an outdoor stage, decorative gardens and 3 museums.
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Villefranche-sur-Mer

Flowery Naval Combat in Villefranche-sur-Mer

The “Combat Naval Feuri” is a flower carnival which takes place on the Villefranche-sur-Mer’s harbor promenade, both on land and at sea.
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Saint-Tropez

Gendarmerie et Cinéma Museum in Saint-Tropez

Discover the iconic Gendarmerie et Cinéma Museum in Saint-Tropez, where film and history intertwine and provide a unique insight into the golden era of French cinema.
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Saint-Tropez

Maritime History Museum of Saint-Tropez

A visit to the Maritime History Museum in the citadel of Saint-Tropez is more than an ordinary museum experience.
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Saint-Tropez

The Citadel of Saint-Tropez

Visit the historic Citadel of Saint-Tropez, a City-must-Xee attraction on the French Riviera.
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Nice, Saint-Tropez

Ferry to Saint-Tropez from Nice or Cannes

Ferry to Saint-Tropez from Nice or Cannes offers a return trip with a 5-hour stay in beautiful Saint-Tropez.
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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

David Niven Walk at Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

The David Niven Walk along the Maurice Rouvier promenade offers a very beautiful view of the coastline on the eastern side of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat.
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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Villa La Fleur du Cap – Lo Scoglietto

Among the many beautiful and prestigious Belle Époque villas on the French Riviera, villa La Fleur du Cap – or Lo Scoglietto as it used to be called – is one of the most beautiful.
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Antibes

Absinthe Bar & Museum in Antibes

Don't miss this truly extraordinary experience tucked underground in a local souvenir shop and down in a 9th-century vaulted cellar.
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5 refreshing cocktails with pastis

Embark on an anise-tasting experience with these 5 recipes for exciting and refreshing cocktails with pastis.
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Nice

Monastery Notre-Dame de Cimiez

If you feel like venturing away from the sea and strolling in the hills behind Nice, don't hesitate to take a trip to colline de Cimiez, or Cimiez hill, to visit the magnificent monastery of Notre-Dame de Cimiez.
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Monaco

Princess Grace Rose Garden

Princess Grace Rose Garden is in the Fontvieille district of Monaco, and build in 1984 by Prince Rainer III in memory of his late wife Princess Grace.
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Roquebrune-Cap-Martin

Hike Le Corbusier – Cap-Martin

The popular hike Le Corbusier goes along the sea between Roquebrune-Cap-Martin and Menton. It is a beautiful hike that gives you views of the beautiful coastline.
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Mandelieu-la-Napoule

Old Course Cannes-Mandelieu Golf Links

The Old Course is much more than a golf course. It is a green oasis on the western outskirts of Cannes, where the city's population relaxes.
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Nice

Garibaldi Square in Nice

Beautifully situated in the North of the old town of Nice, you will find Garibaldi Square. It is the oldest square in Nice, which dates back to the year 1773.
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Vence

Hike Vence – Baou des Blancs

The hike from the center of Vence to the top of Baou des Blancs is a stunningly beautiful and varied trip all year round. When the summit is reached, the reward is a fabulous view.
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Biot

Hiking Biot to Valbonne – Sentier de la Brague

Hiking tour "Sentier de la Brague" goes between the two medieval towns of Biot and Valbonne. It follows the river La Brague through a scenic wooded area.
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Grasse

Rose Festival in Grasse

May is the month of roses in France. This is celebrated in the world's perfume capital Grasse, where the air is already filled with the scents of the surrounding jasmine and lavender fields.
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Cap d'Ail

Villa Camélias

The beautiful villa from the Belle Époque period – Villa Camélias – is a beautiful mirror of Cap d'ail's culture and history.
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Cagnes-sur-Mer

Grimaldi Castle in Haut-de-Cagnes

The impressive Grimaldi Castle in Haute-de-Cagnes from 1309, today serves as a museum of art and of the olive tree.
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Monaco

Monte Carlo Casino

The Casino Monte Carlo is one of the most iconic buildings in Monaco. You really feel the presence of history when you approach probably the most famous casino in the world,
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Mandelieu-la-Napoule

Riviera Golf de Barbossi

A very special experience is guaranteed when you visit Riviera Golf de Barbossi. After 18 holes on this beautiful course, your talent has been challenged in both golf and art.
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Grasse

Jasmine Festival in Grasse

Every year on the first weekend of August, the Jasmine Festival – Fête du Jasmin – takes place in the beautiful medieval town of Grasse.
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Vence

The tourist office in Vence

The tourist office in Vence is located on the Place du Grand Jardin in a very beautiful Belle Époque villa.
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Vence

Hotels in Vence

Here you will find an overview of the hotels in the cozy medieval town of Vence, only a 20-minute drive from Nice airport.
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Hikes

The best coastal walks on the Côte-d’Azur

If you are fascinated by the crystal-clear glittering southern French Mediterranean Sea, then these coastal hiking trails on the Côte-d'Azur are just for you.
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Cap d'Ail, Monaco

Coastal walk Monaco – Mala Beach

The coastal walk from Monaco to Mala Beach (Cap d'Ail) is a beautiful and eventful trip along the coast between Monaco and Cap d'Ail. And Mala Beach is one of the most idyllic beaches on the entire Côte-d'Azur
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Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer

Coastal walk Nice – Villefranche-sur-Mer

This coastal walk from Nice to Villefranche-sur-Mer is one of the most beautiful coastal paths along the French Riviera and you'll be treated to breath taking sceneries that are long remembered.
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Monaco

Historic Car Collection in Monaco

If you are into historic cars, the "scent" of Grace Kelly, Formula 1 and the glamorous life in Monaco, then Prince Rainer III's Car Collection in Monaco, with well over 100 top-restored cars from 1902 until 2005, is just for you.
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Boat trips

Unforgettable boat trips on the Côte d’Azur

Here are some of the best boat trips on the Côte d'Azur. Discover Villefranche, St. Tropez, Sainte-Marguerite or an evening trip with a solar-powered boat.
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Biot

Fernand Léger museum

Fernand Léger's museum of the French painter, sculptor and filmmaker in Biot surprises in all respects. The museum is beautifully situated in a magnificent building filled with art coming out from the top drawer and of gigantic sizes.
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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Coastal walk around Cap-Ferrat

This coastal walk around Cap-Ferrat is a great way to experience the beauty of the French Riviera's coastline. It is nice, varied and easy to walk.
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Beaulieu-sur-Mer

Villa Kérylos

The Greek Villa Kérylos is inspired by the lavish villas of ancient Greece, but built in the early 20th century. The villa is today a national monument with a magnificent sight and located right next to the sea in Beaulieu-sur-Mer.
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Saint-Jeannet

Baou de Saint-Jeannet

Baou de Saint-Jeannet stands as a distinctive and iconic monument on the Côte d'Azur. The city of Saint-Jeannet is also the starting point of great hikes to the top of the mountain and others fine routes in the area.
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Èze, Èze

Hiking tour Sentier Nietzsche – Èze

Sentier Nietzsche is a wonderful little hike of just 2 x 2.1 km named after the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. Walk it either from Èze-sur-Mer or from Èze Village.
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Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer

Boat trip from Nice to Villefranche

Enjoy the beautiful views of Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer and Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat on a 1-hour boat trip along the French Riviera.
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Nice

Hop-on Hop-off bus tour in Nice

Explore Nice with a 1- or 2-day pass to the open-top Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus. Hop on and off as often as you like and take the time to experience the most popular places
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Nice

Old Town of Nice – Vieille Ville

There are many reasons to fall in love with Nice. One of the obvious ones is the charming old town with its cozy little streets, narrow houses painted in breathtaking southern colors.
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Biot

The Provencal Golf Club in Biot has a superb restaurant

The Provencal Golf Club in Biot offers a fine training facility, 9 affordable holes and a good and well-attended restaurant.
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Cagnes-sur-Mer

The Renoir Museum · Cagnes-sur-Mer

The Renoir Museum shows how Auguste Renoir lived in his last days in Cagnes-sur-Mer. Experience 15 original paintings as well as the impressive 8-hectare plot.
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Monaco

Formula1 Monaco

Formula1 in Monaco is a four-day motor race with speed, celebration and glamour, and one of the biggest events of the year in the Principality of the French Riviera.
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Antibes

The Villa Eilenroc

The elegant and opulent Villa Eilenroc, in Antibes, had its heyday during the famous period, which the French refer to as “La Belle Époque” and is today open to the public.
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Coursegoules

Hike from Coursegoules – Circuit de Viériou

On this hike from Coursegoules – Circuit de Viériou – you experience some of the most stunning views from Cheiron's ridge.
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Mandelieu-la-Napoule

Hiking trails in the Mimosa forest Mandelieu

In Mandelieu, Europe's largest mimosa forest, you will find some absolutely superb hiking trails (2,5-8,5 km)
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Nice

Carnival in Nice

The Carnival in Nice is a two-week intense spring festival on the French Riviera. Experience the carnival parades, brightly colored costumes and alluring samba rhythms that fill the streets of Nice with thousands of spectators.
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Saint-Martin-Vésubie

The Vésubia Mountain Park

The Vésubia Mountain Park welcomes the whole family with exciting activities such as climbing, swimming, exercise and strength training.
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Cagnes-sur-Mer

Racetrack – Hippodrome Côte d’azur

Go to the horse racetrack Hippodrome Côte d'Azur in Cagnes-sur-Mer for a different experience with high voltage, adrenaline and international gastronomy.
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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild

Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is one of the Riviera's most beautiful palaces filled with artworks, gourmet experiences and stunning views of the Mediterranean sea from the villa's 9 gardens.
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